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Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking
Welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking in the United States. This podcast features Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International, sharing stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking.
In 2025, "Invading the Darkness" will introduce a video element to its podcast, featuring hosts Yvonne and Kim, who are survivors of sex trafficking and advocates for the Just Like Me campaign.
Yvonne and Kim will share their life experiences, insights, and narratives from other survivors.
Our desire is that each episode will help you better understand the importance of fighting child sexual exploitation in the United States.
Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking
From Silence to Strength: A Survivor’s Journey John-Michael part 2 S3E9
Welcome to "Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight Against Child Sex Trafficking." Get your free copy of "Chosen," https://go.sharedhope.org/GiftChosen, a film by Shared Hope International that focuses on youth sex trafficking prevention. This valuable resource offers real-life stories and practical tools to raise awareness and encourage action against the trafficking of younger victims, like John-Michael.
In today's episode, join our hosts, lived-experience experts Yvonne and Kim, as they discuss the stories of other survivors in the movement and share valuable insights to help you join the fight against sex trafficking. In this episode of Invading the Darkness, we hear from John-Michael in part 2 of his incredible story.
As a young Olympic-bound athlete, John-Michael was groomed and sexually abused by prominent sports figures, highlighting the issue of demand and the need for awareness and prevention.
John-Michael's dance teacher knew the signs of trafficking and was able to break the cycle of exploitation. Do you? Download your FREE copy of CHOSEN to learn how to protect the young people in your life from exploitation. https://go.sharedhope.org/GiftChosen.
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